"Building sustainable solutions that will positively impact future generations is at the heart of what we do at Zensar. For us, success is not just about creating value for clients and shareholders but also about being responsible stewards of the industry with a holistic and empathetic approach to business. We invite everyone we engage with to join us on this momentous journey toward creating a better world."
Manish Tandon Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
What our leaders have to say
Hear from the people shaping our sustainability journey on what ESG means to us and how we’re putting it into action.
"At Zensar, ESG is central to our business and financial strategy. We continue to actively invest in clean energy with a 70% renewable energy target by FY30, also focusing on advancing employee well-being, upskilling, and diversity. Backed by strong governance, ethics, stakeholder confidence, and risk mitigation focus, our responsible capital deployment aligns with building resilience and generating long-term value."
Pulkit Bhandari Chief Finance Officer
What ESG means to us
As a leading technology services provider, we fully embrace the transformative power of technology to achieve our sustainability mission. We are committed to continuous innovation, seamlessly integrating technology across our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Our ongoing endeavors are fueled by technology such as cloud migration, server virtualization, and transition to energy-efficient infrastructure. We invest in green-labeled hardware and implement robust energy management systems to ensure optimal consumption. Additionally, with our focus on talent transformation, we prioritize the upskilling of our workforce in emerging technologies, as well as embed technology education into our community development programs. At Zensar, sustainability isn't just a part of what we do — it's at the core of our policies, practices, and operations, with technology serving as our primary enabler.
Key global ESG highlights FY2024-25
Our ESG efforts
Climate change
Overall Net-Zero target
To achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by FY45 across the value chain
Near-term targets
Reduce absolute Scope (1+2) and Scope 3 GHG emissions 37.8% by FY30 from FY23 base year
Long-term targets
Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY45 from FY23 base year
Energy optimization
To increase the renewable energy share to 70% by FY30
To sustain Energy Performance Index reduction to 50% compared to FY19 Baseline for India by FY30 for India locations
Water and waste management
Maintain water positivity status year-on-year for owned facilities in India
Zero water discharge status for owned premises in FY26
Zero waste to landfills status for owned premises in FY27
SDG alignment
Happiness index score
Sustain Happiness Index score at 82 or more by FY30
Employee diversity
40% women employees in global headcount by FY30
Corporate social responsibility
Reaching 225,000 lives through community development by FY30 (FY21 base year)
Upskilling/Reskilling
Achieve 66 or higher annual average hours of reskilling/upskilling per employee in FY26
Achieve 80 annual average hours of upskilling/reskilling per employee by FY30
Sustainable procurement
Assess all suppliers based on sustainable procurement criteria by FY30
Assess top A class suppliers based on 70% by value of business with Suppliers GHG emissions status
Creation of decarbonization action plan for 100% A-class suppliers
SDG alignment
COC compliance
Average 95% or higher Code-of-Conduct training achievement for employees year-on-year
Data security and privacy
Continue commitment toward data privacy and data security compliance
Target: Sustain BitSight rating at an advanced level 740 and above
SDG alignment
Zensar’s GHG emission targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Sustainability ratings and commitments
Ecovadis: Zensar was awarded a Silver Medal in the FY25 Ecovadis assessment, achieving a score of 72/100. This marks a significant improvement from previous years and places us in the 87th percentile
Corporate Sustainability Assessment: S&P Global CSA score for Zensar in FY24 was 56/100, placing us in the 88th percentile
Zensar’s SES ESG score as of May, 2025 is 75.3
Zensar supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption
Science Based Target (SBTi): Zensar’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
In conversation with our stakeholders
Zensar’s stakeholder engagement details
Clients
Regulatory authorities
Employees
Shareholders
Investors and analysts
Communities
Vendors and partners
Our materiality index
At Zensar, we regularly identify, assess, and prioritize material ESG topics that are highly relevant to our business, stakeholders, and industry trends. We integrate them into our strategic decisions, risk management practices, and ESG efforts. This proactive approach drives our performance and resilience, ensuring sustainable value creation for the enterprise and external stakeholders.
Awards that mean the most to us
At the heart of our ESG journey are the values we live by, the people we support, and the impact we aim to create, every single day.
Platinum Award for Leader of the Year 2025 (Sustainability) from iNFHRA
Workplace Excellence Conference and Awards for Integrating Sustainability Principles
Biodiversity Champion Award (Silver) at the Times Now 6 Global Sustainability Alliance – SDG Summit
Climate Action Awards for contributions to Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Protection
Recognition for Best Digital Learning Initiative at the 17th Future of L&D Summit & Awards 2024
Our ESG policies
Take a closer look at the policies that drive our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth.
Our ISO certifications
Certified ISO
14001:2015
Certificate No. 9767-E15-001 Validity: Feb 27, 2026
Certified ISO 20000-1:2018
Certificate No. 9767-IT8-001 Validity: Mar 05, 2026
Certified ISO 22301:2019
Certificate No. 9767-BCM-001 Validity: 31 May, 2028
Certified ISO 45001:2018
Certificate No. 9767-OHS-001 Validity: Feb 27, 2026
Certified ISO 50001:2018
Certificate No. 9767-N18-001 Validity: Feb 27, 2026
Certified ISO 9001:2015
Certificate No. 9767-Q15-001 Validity: Mar 05, 2026
Certified ISO 27001:2022
Certificate No. IS 98830 Validity: Dec 29, 2026
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